Further update on the Strive, I have now ridden 4 days in a row, each ride 2/3 hours move time and covered 70+ miles.
So I’ll start with the saddle…I’m really impressed, it’s hands down the most comfortable I’ve ever used and enabled me to ride 4 consecutive days with no bum complaints.
Alarm - Still testing but have noticed a slight delay in picking my phone up, most the time it’s a couple of seconds but sometimes it’s 10+ seconds however the smart system flashes white until it picks the phone up so you know what’s going on. I’ve also noticed the bluetooth connection doesn’t always show as active but didn’t experience issues. The only “issue” I’ve had is the novelty of the noise every time I turn the bike on, it’s like an 80s car alarm and I’m not a fan.
Ride quality - excellent, Canyon have nailed it! Climbs like a billy goat descends like you’re on a magic carpet. Feels bottomless yet poppy and just handles everything so well. Something I found that isn’t bike specific is Fox is harder to setup than RockShox but once it’s setup the suspension package is very impressive.
Mullet wheels - I’m converted, mullet is king! I’ve noticed it more than I thought I would on local trails in the Surrey hills, it turns in so well. Having previously been full 27.5 and 29er I really like the mixed wheel and how it feels, for sure best of both worlds.
Fidlock mount - no update, bolt search continues.
Sizing - absolutely made the right decision on M at 5’10 where it matters…descending and peddling however it’s small if I’m sitting on a slammed saddle.
It’s clear at this point I’m a fan but justifiably as the bike is super impressive and well thought out. I’ve gelled with this bike so quickly and so far don’t have a bad thing to say.
Here’s a few more pictures:
So I’ll start with the saddle…I’m really impressed, it’s hands down the most comfortable I’ve ever used and enabled me to ride 4 consecutive days with no bum complaints.
Alarm - Still testing but have noticed a slight delay in picking my phone up, most the time it’s a couple of seconds but sometimes it’s 10+ seconds however the smart system flashes white until it picks the phone up so you know what’s going on. I’ve also noticed the bluetooth connection doesn’t always show as active but didn’t experience issues. The only “issue” I’ve had is the novelty of the noise every time I turn the bike on, it’s like an 80s car alarm and I’m not a fan.
Ride quality - excellent, Canyon have nailed it! Climbs like a billy goat descends like you’re on a magic carpet. Feels bottomless yet poppy and just handles everything so well. Something I found that isn’t bike specific is Fox is harder to setup than RockShox but once it’s setup the suspension package is very impressive.
Mullet wheels - I’m converted, mullet is king! I’ve noticed it more than I thought I would on local trails in the Surrey hills, it turns in so well. Having previously been full 27.5 and 29er I really like the mixed wheel and how it feels, for sure best of both worlds.
Fidlock mount - no update, bolt search continues.
Sizing - absolutely made the right decision on M at 5’10 where it matters…descending and peddling however it’s small if I’m sitting on a slammed saddle.
It’s clear at this point I’m a fan but justifiably as the bike is super impressive and well thought out. I’ve gelled with this bike so quickly and so far don’t have a bad thing to say.
Here’s a few more pictures: